Krista Woerheide - Interpretive Center Director at the International Wolf Center (IWC)
After supervising and leading programming at a Nature Center north of the Twin Cities for 10 years, Krista has been overseeing the daily operations, staff and programming with IWC for the last seven years.
Greg Buckley introduced our guest speaker Krista Woerheide.
Speaker Highlights:
The Wolf Center teaches the world about wolves
The center itself has been revamped in the last few years
Displays and information have been redesigned
The information is based on science and biology
Topics involve the wolf/human conflict with education to promote coexistence
The Center provides useful scientific information and learning opportunities about management coexistence
The Center houses five ambassador wolves that are native to our region, one female and four males
The wolves stay at the Center their entire lives
Krista reviewed the Ambassador wolf introduction process and how wolves are cared for at the Center
Programs:
Daily Programs
What’s for Dinner
Howling Safaris
Group Visits
Staff is available for questions
Wolf Link - Outreach virtual programs for groups
Dr. L. David Mech Fellowship - An investment in the future of wolf research and science-based wolf education available for college students pursuing careers in natural sciences with an interest in wildlife
Live wolf cams on the website
Discussion Notes:
The Center can help you if you have an issue with wolves by setting live traps and working with the DNR (Dept of Natural Resources) and Fish and Wildlife
The Superior National Forest Project monitors the wolf population
For more information:
Visit the International Wolf Center - 1396 Highway 169 - Ely, Minnesota
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